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In Mould Labelling Technology “IML” THE IML PROCESS In-mold labeling, or IML, is an innovative technology that opens new horizons in the labeling process used for all types of injection-molded, blow-molded, and thermoformed plastic containers or parts. The IML process allows you to fuse in-mold labels (high-quality graphic images) to plastic in a single step …
Pressure-sensitive… Why is it called that? INTRODUCTION It’s called “ pressure-sensitive” (PS) because all it takes is pressure to effect instant, all over bonding. Unlike other types of labeling, PS requires no glue, no water, and no heat. To apply a pressure sensitive label, just pull away the Backing (the liner) from the PS material …
INTRODUCTION As one of the fastest-growing segments of the packaging industry, flexible packaging combines the best qualities of plastic, film, paper, and aluminum foil to deliver a broad range of protective properties while employing a minimum of material. Typically taking the shape of a bag, pouch, liner, or overwrap, flexible packaging is defined as any …
Back Exposure test For Plate Thickness: 1.14mm – Backexposure time is 40 sec which is 14mW/cm² Example: If the UV-A lamps intensity measured 17mW/cm² with UV-A meter 1.First checkout lamps output in Exposing Unit 2.Plate surface to identify in digital plates (which one is for the back exposure & main exposure) 3.Plate back exposure test. …
What is Expanded Gamut Before we get too deep into a discussion of expanded gamut, it is important to define what expanded gamut is. Basically, it’s seven-color process printing: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black with the addition of Orange, Green, and Violet. It’s also referred to as Extended Gamut, Hi-Fi Printing, and Fixed Pallet Ink Set. …
Introduction Ink is a high-performance material and plays a crucial role in printing operations. Ink waste in the middle east printing, packaging, and publishing industry amounts to over 2000 tons per year. The waste is worth US$ 10 million/year to the industry. The good practice will help printers save money and improve their environmental performance …
Introduction Superflex II is one of the safer alternatives to Perch/n-Butanol for the processing of solid photopolymer plates. Superflex II is blended from low odour Hydrocarbon solvents and Alcohol’s that do not have any known adverse effects on the environment or operator. Superflex II benefits:Superflex II can be used on most brands of plate and …
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Introduction The flexo presses becoming faster and more automated, the pressure for productivity improvements has been passed onto platemaking equipment manufacturers. The new flexo presses with faster changeover times going head to head with digital technologies in a race for short run jobs. The speed and efficiency of these presses meant growing pressure to reduce the …
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What are Photopolymers ? Photopolymers are imaging compositions based on polymers/oligomers/monomers which can be selectively polymerized and/or crosslinked upon image-wise exposure by light radiation such as ultra-violet light.For final use, they are made into different forms including film/sheet, liquid, solution etc, which find outlets in printing plates, photoresists, stereolithography/ 3D printing and imaging. Photopolymer formulations …
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Introduction The elastomer Plates making process involves the direct engraving of the design onto the rubber material. The major distinction between photopolymer plate making and elastomer plate direct engraving is the absence of plate exposure and the washout process for the elastomer plate. There is not at all a solvent washout process. There are fewer …